Laura Jayne began designing for brides over two decades ago,
while managing a couture bridal salon. When a bride brought her Laura Jayne
design to a bridal salon and asked, “Do you have a gown to go with my
headpiece?” the first wholesale collection soon followed and became available
to brides across Canada. As the collection has evolved, the original vision
remains: to create pieces with a modern classic aesthetic beautifully finished,
worthy of becoming treasured heirlooms.

All of her pieces are
designed and hand-finished in her Toronto studio, using on the finest Swarovski
crystals, freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, luxe European laces &
veiling and silk ribbons. Hand crafted by artisans from a variety of
disciplines, the collection incorporates techniques from millinery, jewelry
making, needle arts and couture sewing, to name a few!

A French net "Bird Cage" style Veil paired with the perfect Wedding Earring and Bracelet

Dubbed one of the industry’s most innovative wedding
accessory designers by The Knot Weddings Magazine Laura Jayne designs are frequently featured in
top bridal media including Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty,
Weddingbells, and The Knot; as well as in film and television. She also collaborates
with leading wedding gown designers on private label projects.

Make your wedding style a statement; punctuate it with wedding
accessories that are uniquely you!

Love these Wedding Accessories? We are having a Laura Jayne Bridal Trunk Show February 21-26, 2015 in our Chicago Wedding Boutique. Please call 773-929-7422 for more info or email us at:Info@LeftBankJewelry.com

A wedding hairpiece along with a bridal veil is a beautiful way to show some sparkle

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

For a couple of years, there’s been a definite void in the
wedding shoe arena for wedding wedges.

Thanks to Benjamin Adams London, we have two new styles that
are utterly beautiful wedding wedges. Most of us all love strappy sandals
and high heel kicks, but when you need to wear them nearly the entire day of
your wedding, it’s not the best choice…especially if you’re having a beach
weddingor a beautiful garden wedding
where the pavement and surface areas can be a challenge.

Benjamin Adams London has two new styles of wedding wedges;
The “Helen”, which is a sleek all silk wedge with a beautiful crystal
embellishment.This style can also be
dyed to any colors. Do you want your wedding shoes to match your bridesmaids color
or your wedding bouquet?We can do this
for you, just name the color! Next up is the “Emma”, a
gorgeous fully bedazzled wedding wedge.Both are just incredible wedding wedge options, so no need to sacrifice
the glamour when you love the feel, comfort and coziness of a wedge shoe. Available at www.LeftBankJewelry.com

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Bonjour mes amis!We are so excited to be hosting the wonderful, Diann Valentine to our Chicago wedding accessory boutique on Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 from 6-8pm. Diann created a unique and revolutionary
wedding cuff that's flowing with gorgeous Swarovski crystals and a bevy of orchids. You must see these in person to truly appreciate the design details. Diann Valentine is known for using her savvy style and injecting it into every event she creates. She can be seen on her WETV show, "I Do Over" and is a sought after key note speaker worldwide. When you meet her in person, you'll know why!

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Meet wedding headpiece designer Paola de la Pena who visited us recently at The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery to personally show us her exclusive line of wedding accessories for Rosa Clara wedding gowns. We are thrilled to have the wedding headpiece line, "La Cala Hilos De Plata" in our boutique. Barcelona, Spain based designer, Paola creates these unique wedding headpieces out of pure silver which is then hand crocheted by artisans. These ultra lightweightand delicate wedding hair pieces are c'est magnifique!

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Wow, the demand for Angela Nuran shoes is at an all time high...word is definitely out that these comfortable wedding shoes are a must have!

Angela Nuran created a new classic wedding pump called the "Charise" in a sultry light silver silk. No straps, just a classic 3.5" pump crafted with the usual ultra pillow top padding inside for amazing comfort. When brides try on Angela Nuran Shoes, they say, "why aren't all shoes made this way?" Well for starters, these wedding shoes are not mass produced. They are hand made and only 10 pairs can be made per day! The major shoe lines would laugh at this but Angela Nuran is focused on quality and not quantity. As her motto goes, "feeling is believing".

We love sparkle and added a dose of bling to these wedding shoes for a totally new look. Embellished with our signature "Monique" Art Deco style buckle and Swarovski crystal "tipped" heels, we present to you our exclusive "Mon Charise" wedding shoe, made exclusively for The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery. Parlez vous shoe? We do! We are self-professed connoisseurs of comfortable wedding shoes and ship worldwide. We're honored and proud that brides around the world have trusted us to ensure proper sizing, fit and comfort. Visit us online at www.LeftBankJewelry.com

The Angela Nuran Charise Shoe, customize them with a bit of bling if you wish!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Tanning
Salons and spas offer an array of airbrush tanning choices and many come on
site which is so helpful for the week before your wedding! Here are a few tips
for you before you go out in the airbrush tanning world before the big day.

Get your glow on before your wedding day with a quality spray tan

TIP # 1Before you go, exfoliate super well. Using
a salt or sugar scrub and pumice stone (for your feet) scrub your skin to
remove any dead skin especially around your feet, ankles and heels.Dry skin will absorb the color differently and
makes the tan look uneven. You will also want to shave your legs prior to your
tan a solid 8 hours prior to the airbrush tan. Avoid wearing moisturizer and
makeup as it can act as a barrier to the solution.Plan your undergarments accordingly. The
solution will get all over your undergarments, so wear an old swim suit or plan
to go nude, if you’re comfortable with that.

TIP # 2Give yourself plenty of time to dry after
the spray session. Make sure the solution is dry before putting your clothes
back on. Any wiping or rubbing clothes on the wet solution will compromise your
tan.Also, if you are driving, place a
towel down on the seat and avoid working out and perspiring….I speak from
experience here! The typical time to allow is approximately 30 minutes.

TIP #3Plan your day to allow 8-10 hours afterward
of no showering or tight-fitting clothes. We recommend getting a pedicure
before getting an airbrush tan.As
time wears on so will your tan. You will gradually fade each day, so I suggest
getting your tan 2-3 days before your event and not using any products or soaps
that will scrub away your skin/tan.Going
for a wedding gown fitting?Plan on
getting your tan at least 3 days prior so nothing rubs off on your gown.Chlorine in swimming pools and hot tubs can
remove and definitely shorten the longevity of your tan, so avoid that!

TIP #4Always do a practice run at least a month
before your wedding to decide on the right shade and get to know the technician
that is spraying you. Try a tan before for
your bachelorette bash as a trial run to make sure it’s right for you.A typical tan lasts 7-10 days depending upon
skin type, activity level and maintenance such as moisturizing daily. Shop around and call a few different places. There are new organic formulas that are now unscented...thank goodness for that!

TIP # 5 In
case of emergency: lemon juice, exfoliants and soaking/scrubbing will take it
down a notch.That’s why it’s best to
test before your big day! These are just the basics but be sure to
ask an experienced technician the do’s and don’ts too!

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

So many brides wear strapless wedding gowns and want to cover up a bit for their wedding ceremony. It's often dictated by the Church, Mom or Grandma...or the bride simply wants the demure and romantic look. This delicate lace and tulle capelet is such a unique design by Laura Jayne Bridal in Toronto, Canada. It can be made in a both beautiful French Chantilly or French Alencon Lace in Silk Diamond White and Soft Pale Ivory.
We love the way this gently graces her shoulders. Try this beautiful wedding cover up here at The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery this weekend, May 3-4, 2014 at our Laura Jayne Bridal Trunk Show.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

If you're getting married outside and wearing a wedding veil, don't worry about your wedding veil getting blown away in the wind! These incredible new veil weights designed by California wedding planner extraordinaire, Jill Watson who knows first hand how a veil disaster can wreak havoc on great wedding photos. These magnetic wedding veil weights are specially designed to be as light weight as possible and tested not to tear a precious wedding veil. They simply slip on and off your veil and are not permanent. Perfect for beach weddings, island weddings, outdoor weddings, sunset wedding ceremonies and of course, Windy City Chicago Weddings!

Choose from 4 styles of magnetic veil weights; Pearl round & oval and Crystal round & oval.
They are created in sets of 6 magnetic veil weights, most veils require 4-6 and typically placed 12-18" apart. One of the best wedding veil inventions...when the wind blows, your veil will not!Available at www.LeftBankJewelry.com Priced at $57 for a set of 6 wedding veil weights.

Magnetic Veil Weights, Four Styles To Choose From

This is a perfect example of a beach wedding bride who needs magnetic veil weights!

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